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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.13, 1,726.71 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.13, 1,726.71 and 420.51 is: 630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.13 : 1,726.71 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.13/1,726.71 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.13x = 1,726.71 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.13x = 726,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,098.82/1,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.77

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